Introducing Japan 2026 With Princess!

Diamond Princess®️ returns to her home sweet homeport of Tokyo in 2026 for an extended season that truly dazzles. 35 unique itineraries. 7- to 28-night voyages sailing from February to November. Made in Japan, Diamond Princess®️ features the Izumi Japanese Bath, Noodle Bar, Kai Sushi and distinctive experiences like “rakugo,” a 400-year-old storytelling tradition. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re all about spring flowers, fall foliage or festivals – with select late-night departures to make the most of your time.

Why cruise to Japan?

• Combine ancient culture, a futuristic metropolis and breathtaking natural landscapes
on a visit to one of the safest places in the world.

• Cherry blossom in season in spring and a blaze of colour in autumn, ensures Japan is
popular all year round.

• With approximately 80,000 temples and shrines in Japan, experiencing these peaceful
and magical places is a sight to behold.

• From delicious street food to Michelin star restaurants (Japan has more Michelin
stars than any other city in the world), the variety of culinary experiences on offer is
mind blowing.

• You’ll be surrounded by onboard enrichment too with storytelling traditions, karaoke,
folkloric dancers and freshly prepared sushi.

• Award-winning shore excursions get you off the beaten path to experience Japanese
culture and adventure at its best.

See below for our top picks for the 2026 season:

Why? - Ski pre-cruise...
24Feb26 | 10 nights
Japan Explorer

Why? - Cherry Blossoms...
17Mar26 | 11 nights
Japan Explorer Spring Flowers

Why? - School holidays & flowers...
8Apr26 | 11 nights
Circle Japan Spring Flowers

Why? - Festivals & fireworks galore...
5Aug26 | 21 nights
Grand Japan with Festivals

Why? - School holidays...
1Oct26 | 9 nights
Japan Explorer

Why? - See the season change...
11Nov26 | 14 nights
Grand Japan with Fall Foliage

Festival Cruises

8-night Sea of Japan with Nebuta & Summer Festivals

Departs 28 July 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Nagasaki ► Busan ► Aomori (for Nebuta Festival) ►Hakodate (for Minato Festival) ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $2,320pp twin share

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10-night Japan Explorer with Kumano Fireworks

Departs 16 August 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Kumano (for fireworks viewing) ► Wakayama ► Kochi ► Busan ► Nagasaki ► Kagoshima ► Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji) ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $2,936pp twin share

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11-night Circle Japan with Nebuta & Summer Festivals

From $3,194pp twin share

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15-night Grand Japan with Nebuta & Summer Festivals

Departs 21 July 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Toba ► Kochi ► Jeju (Seogwipo) ► Kagoshima ► Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Nagasaki ► Busan ► Aomori (for Nebuta Festival) ► Hakodate (for Minato Festival) ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $4,173pp twin share

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19-night Grand Japan with Nebuta & Summer Festivals

Departs 28 July 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Nagasaki ► Busan ► Aomori (for Nebuta Festival) ► Hakodate (for Minato Festival) ► Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Aomori (for Nebuta Festival) ► Sakaiminato ► Busan ► Kochi (for Yosakoi Festival) ► Tokushima (for Awa Odori Festival) ► Osaka (for Kyoto) ► Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji) ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $5,460pp twin share

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21-night Grand Japan with Nebuta & Summer Festivals

Departs 5 August 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Aomori (for Nebuta Festival) ► Sakaiminato ► Busan ► Kochi (for Yosakoi Festival) ► Tokushima (for Awa Odori Festival) ► Osaka (for Kyoto) ► Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji) ► Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Kumano (for fireworks
viewing) ► Wakayama ► Kochi ► Busan ► Nagasaki ► Kagoshima ► Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji) ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $6,076pp twin share

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Spring Flowers Cruises

10-night Hokkaido Spring Flowers

Departs 19 April 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Nagasaki ► Jeju (Seogwipo) ► Otaru ► Aomori ► Muroran ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $2,782pp twin share

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11-night Japan Explorer Spring Flowers

From $3,447pp twin share

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11-night Circle Japan Spring Flowers

From $3,502pp twin share

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11-night Japan Explorer Spring Flowers

Departs 17 March 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Hiroshima ► Kanmon Straits Scenic Cruising ► Busan ► Nagasaki ► Kagoshima ► Miyazaki (Aburatsu) ► Kochi ► Tokushima ► Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji) ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $3,051pp twin share

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19-night Southern Islands & Hokkaido Spring Flowers

Departs 19 April 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Nagasaki ► Jeju (Seogwipo) ► Otaru ► Hakodate ► Muroran ► Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Taipei (Keelung) ► Hualien ► Ishigaki ► Okinawa ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $4,668pp twin share

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21-night Hokkaido & Circle Japan Spring Flowers

Departs 8 April 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Nagasaki ► Busan ► Sakaiminato ► Maizuru (for Kyoto) ► Kanazawa ► Sakata ► Hakodate ► Miyako ► Hitachinaka (for Nikko) ► Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Nagasaki ► Jeju (Seogwipo) ► Otaru ► Aomori ► Muroran ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $6,351pp twin share

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22-night Grand Japan Spring Flowers

Departs 28 March 2026
Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Hiroshima ► Kanmon Straits Scenic Cruising ► Busan ► Nagasaki ► Kagoshima ► Matsuyama ► Kochi ► Kobe ► Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji) ► Tokyo (Yokohama) ► Nagasaki ► Busan ► Sakaiminato ► Maizuru (for Kyoto) ► Kanazawa ► Sakata ► Hakodate ► Miyako ► Hitachinaka (for Nikko) ► Tokyo (Yokohama)

From $6,918pp twin share

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Your Ship

Diamond Princess is a treasure trove of exceptional delights waiting to be discovered. Dine on freshly
prepared sashimi in Kai Sushi, watch street performers in the dazzling Atrium, or take in a lavish
production show in our state-of-the-art theatre. And for a unique treat visit the Izumi Japanese Bath, the
largest of its kind at sea.

Dining on board Diamond is a joyful celebration & our specialty restaurants always deliver an
extraordinary experience. Princess serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, & the menus reflect
flavours from Japan but also include options around the world.

Guests: 2,670
Crew: 1,100
Guest Cabins: 1,337
Number of Decks: 18
Tonnage: 115,875

These are just a sample of some of our favourite sailings.
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